This 1870 oil painting by Edward Mitchell Bannister references the natural landscapes and seascapes that the artist was drawn to during his life in New England. Known for using a tonalism style, emphasizing both mood and shadow in the rendering of his pastoral scenes, Bannister’s technique often involved building up the surface of his works through heavy, dense brush strokes in what was often deemed impressionist style painting. Streamside is an excellent example of his preference for landscapes adorned with trees and rolling hills, capturing the sprawling vastness of America’s natural terrain.